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Q76 (CAPF/2026) Geography › Maps & Locations

Consider the following statements about a geographical feature :
1. The feature is in close proximity to the Malacca Strait.
2. The Government of India proposed an international container transhipment port in this region.
3. The region is one of the most critical nesting grounds for the endangered leatherback sea turtle.
4. The region is home to dense forest, rich coral reefs and sea grass meadows.
Which one among the following geographical features is described above?

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The geographical feature described is Galathea Bay, located on the Great Nicobar Island. It is strategically positioned near the western entrance of the Malacca Strait, one of the world's busiest shipping routes. The Government of India is implementing a mega-development project on Great Nicobar Island, which includes a flagship International Container Transhipment Port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay. Environmentally, the bay is a vital nesting site for the Giant Leatherback turtle, the largest of all living turtles. The region is characterized by high biodiversity, including tropical evergreen forests, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs. In contrast, the Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch, and Palk Strait are located along the mainland Indian coast and are not in close proximity to the Malacca Strait.

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